Description
Indulge in the rich flavors of this Creamy Garlic Butter Tuscan Salmon that brings together tender salmon fillets, a luscious cream sauce, and aromatic herbs for a delightful dining experience.
Ingredients
Salmon:
4 salmon fillets (skinless or skin-on), salt and pepper to taste,
Sauce:
2 tablespoons olive oil, 2 tablespoons butter, 5 cloves garlic, minced, 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved, 1/2 cup sun-dried tomatoes in oil, drained and chopped, 2 cups baby spinach, 1 cup heavy cream, 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese, 1/2 teaspoon Italian seasoning, 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional), fresh basil or parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Season the salmon: Season the salmon fillets with salt and pepper on both sides.
- Sear the salmon: Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Sear salmon fillets for 4–5 minutes per side until golden and cooked to your liking. Remove and set aside.
- Prepare the sauce: In the same skillet, melt butter over medium heat. Add garlic and cook until fragrant. Add cherry tomatoes, sun-dried tomatoes, and cook until slightly softened. Stir in baby spinach until wilted. Pour in heavy cream, Parmesan cheese, Italian seasoning, and red pepper flakes. Simmer until slightly thickened.
- Combine salmon and sauce: Return salmon to the skillet, spoon sauce over the top, and cook for 2 more minutes to reheat.
- Garnish and serve: Garnish with fresh basil or parsley and serve hot.
Notes
- Serve over mashed potatoes, pasta, or rice to soak up the rich sauce.
- Substitute half-and-half for heavy cream for a lighter version.
- Use skin-on salmon for a crispy texture.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 salmon fillet with sauce
- Calories: 510
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 390mg
- Fat: 36g
- Saturated Fat: 16g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 38g
- Cholesterol: 115mg
